Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables

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Tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet-tangy honey-balsamic glaze, served with roasted carrots and potatoes. This american-inspired sheet pan (gluten-free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs, (sliced into 1/2-inch coins) carrots, (diced into 1-inch cubes) potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss carrots and potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper on a sheet pan.
  2. Step 2: Roast for 15 minutes while preparing chicken.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, remaining salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Rub chicken thighs with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Place on sheet pan over vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Brush chicken with 1/2 the honey mixture. Roast 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are golden and tender.
  6. Step 6: Brush with remaining honey mixture and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Honey-Glazed Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables gluten-free?

Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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